Held on May 8-9, 2018 at the Lodge at Geneva-on-the-Lake and sponsored by the Ohio Grape Industries Committee, the competition received a total 285 entries with 219 receiving medals. Official results include a complete list of awarded wines, both by category and medals.

Best of Show Awards

Overall Best of Show: Maize Valley Winery, Riesling, Non-vintage, American

White Wine: Ferrante Winery, Signature Series Pinot Grigio, 2017, Grand River Valley

Red Wine: Fulton Grove Winery, Syrah, 2015, American

Blush/Rosé: Doughty Glen Winery, Laughing Blush, Non-Vintage, Holmes County

Fruit Wine: Vinoklet, "Sweet Jackie", Blackberry, Non-Vintage, American

Sparkling/Carbonated: Meier's Wine Cellar, Reiem Spumante, Non-vintage, American

Dessert/Fortified Wine: Ferrante Winery, Vidal Blanc Ice Wine, 2016, Grand River Valley